The Worlds Best Quiz Ever! Know Your World
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The world is a vast place and with so many countries around it is not that easy to travel everywhere. There are however some common facts about our world that any historian should know. The quiz below is perfect if you want to know some of them. Give t a try!
- 1.
Who first used the term Micronesia to designate a group of South Pacific Islands in 1831?
- A.
Charles Darwin
- B.
Miguel Santos De Michele
- C.
Jules Dumont d'Urville
- D.
Rogers and Hemmerstein
- E.
It wasn't used until 1921
Correct Answer
C. Jules Dumont d'UrvilleExplanation
Jules Dumont d'Urville is credited with first using the term Micronesia to designate a group of South Pacific Islands in 1831.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following historical personage was not apparently suffering from Syphalis?
- A.
Adolf Hitler
- B.
Hernan Cortes
- C.
Franz Schubert
- D.
Thomas Jefferson
- E.
Al Capone
Correct Answer
D. Thomas JeffersonExplanation
Thomas Jefferson was not apparently suffering from syphilis because there is no historical evidence or documentation suggesting that he had the disease. While the other historical figures listed have been associated with syphilis or its symptoms, such as Adolf Hitler, Hernan Cortes, Franz Schubert, and Al Capone, there is no such information available for Thomas Jefferson.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is the primary function of a melon baller?
- A.
Removing warts
- B.
Making pie
- C.
Pressing them into the melon's flesh and rotating
- D.
Nothing to do with melon's at all
- E.
Who cares
Correct Answer
C. Pressing them into the melon's flesh and rotatingExplanation
The primary function of a melon baller is to press it into the melon's flesh and rotate it. This action allows the melon baller to scoop out small, round portions of the melon, creating melon balls. This tool is specifically designed for this purpose and is commonly used in culinary settings for garnishing salads, fruit bowls, or creating decorative presentations with melon.Rate this question:
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- 4.
/Which of the following is not an alias of Mark Wahlberg?
- A.
Mark Wahlberg
- B.
Marky Mark
- C.
Dirk Diggler
- D.
Markus Big
- E.
Monk D
Correct Answer
D. Markus BigExplanation
Markus Big is not an alias of Mark Wahlberg. The other options listed, such as Marky Mark, Dirk Diggler, and Monk D, are all well-known aliases or characters associated with Mark Wahlberg. However, there is no record or evidence of Markus Big being an alias used by Mark Wahlberg.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The following family of peppers includes the includes the South American rocoto peppers.
- A.
Capsicum rotesco
- B.
Capsicum pubescens
- C.
Caspian rotodandrum
- D.
Pepperonus roadus
- E.
Syphillus maximus
Correct Answer
B. Capsicum pubescensExplanation
The correct answer is capsicum pubescens. This family of peppers includes the South American rocoto peppers.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The following is the capital of Macedonia:
- A.
Donesk
- B.
Kiev
- C.
Minsk
- D.
Skopje
- E.
Toppo
Correct Answer
D. SkopjeExplanation
Skopje is the correct answer because it is the capital of Macedonia.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which of the following is not a language?
- A.
Esperanto
- B.
Galego
- C.
Hidalgo
- D.
Norgsk
- E.
Ido
Correct Answer
D. NorgskExplanation
Norgsk is not a language. The other options, Esperanto, Galego, Hidalgo, and Ido, are all recognized languages.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How many baseball pitchers named Bob Miller are listed in Wikipedia?
- A.
Seven
- B.
Eight
- C.
Four
- D.
Eleven
- E.
Two
Correct Answer
C. FourExplanation
The correct answer is four because the question is asking for the number of baseball pitchers named Bob Miller listed in Wikipedia. The answer "four" indicates that there are four individuals with the name Bob Miller who are recognized as baseball pitchers and have entries in Wikipedia.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of the following counties is not adjacent to Bay country Florida?
- A.
Jackson County
- B.
Greene County
- C.
Gulf County
- D.
Walton County
- E.
Washington County
Correct Answer
B. Greene CountyExplanation
Greene County is not adjacent to Bay County, Florida. This can be determined by looking at the geographical location of the counties. Bay County is located in the panhandle region of Florida, bordering the Gulf of Mexico. Jackson County is located to the north of Bay County, Gulf County is located to the west, Walton County is located to the east, and Washington County is located to the northeast. However, Greene County is not located in Florida and therefore cannot be adjacent to Bay County.Rate this question:
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- 10.
With whom of the following has Denis Rodman not been involved?
- A.
Madonna
- B.
Himself
- C.
Carmen Electra
- D.
Annie Bakes
- E.
Ru Paul
Correct Answer
E. Ru PaulExplanation
Denis Rodman has been involved with Madonna, himself, Carmen Electra, and Annie Bakes. However, he has not been involved with Ru Paul.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Where is the World's Largest Guitar (tm)?
- A.
Tamworth
- B.
Greely
- C.
Cleveland
- D.
Oslo
- E.
Las Vegas
Correct Answer
A. TamworthExplanation
The World's Largest Guitar (tm) is located in Tamworth.Rate this question:
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